CLINICAL RESEARCH APPLICATIONS TO
EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE
COMPREHENSIVE TEST PAPER QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS GRADED APLUS
●● What must nurses consider about EBP when caring for patients?
Answer: EBP is dependent on patient values and expectations.
●● What format should a nurse use to find research evidence efficiently?
Answer: The PICOT format allows for focused questions that facilitate
evidence searching.
●● What type of article provides the highest level of evidence for EBP?
Answer: An article that uses randomized controlled trials (RCTs).
●● Which section of a research article should entice a nurse to read
further?
Answer: The introduction, as it outlines the purpose and importance of
the topic.
●● What is the best database for accessing clinical guidelines for low
back pain?
Answer: The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
, ●● How should a nurse evaluate the PICOT question: 'How do patients
with breast cancer rate their quality of life?'
Answer: It is a true PICOT question regardless of the number of
elements.
●● What distinguishes a meta-analysis in research evidence?
Answer: It uses statistics to show the effect of an intervention on an
outcome.
●● Why is it important for nurses to rely more on research evidence than
on non-research evidence?
Answer: Evidence-based care improves quality, safety, patient outcomes,
and nurse satisfaction while reducing costs.
●● What is a common misconception about EBP in nursing?
Answer: That EBP is the only valid source of knowledge that should be
used.
●● What is the role of critical thinking in applying EBP?
Answer: EBP should not be applied blindly; good judgment and critical
thinking skills are essential.
●● What is the significance of peer-reviewed articles in EBP?
EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE
COMPREHENSIVE TEST PAPER QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS GRADED APLUS
●● What must nurses consider about EBP when caring for patients?
Answer: EBP is dependent on patient values and expectations.
●● What format should a nurse use to find research evidence efficiently?
Answer: The PICOT format allows for focused questions that facilitate
evidence searching.
●● What type of article provides the highest level of evidence for EBP?
Answer: An article that uses randomized controlled trials (RCTs).
●● Which section of a research article should entice a nurse to read
further?
Answer: The introduction, as it outlines the purpose and importance of
the topic.
●● What is the best database for accessing clinical guidelines for low
back pain?
Answer: The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
, ●● How should a nurse evaluate the PICOT question: 'How do patients
with breast cancer rate their quality of life?'
Answer: It is a true PICOT question regardless of the number of
elements.
●● What distinguishes a meta-analysis in research evidence?
Answer: It uses statistics to show the effect of an intervention on an
outcome.
●● Why is it important for nurses to rely more on research evidence than
on non-research evidence?
Answer: Evidence-based care improves quality, safety, patient outcomes,
and nurse satisfaction while reducing costs.
●● What is a common misconception about EBP in nursing?
Answer: That EBP is the only valid source of knowledge that should be
used.
●● What is the role of critical thinking in applying EBP?
Answer: EBP should not be applied blindly; good judgment and critical
thinking skills are essential.
●● What is the significance of peer-reviewed articles in EBP?
